Question

which one of the following conditions is not an associated finding in someone who has been diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome? pulmonary congestion hypoxia pulmonary hypertension increased compliance

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Pulmonary congestion: Associated with ARDS due to fluid accumulation in lungs.
• Hypoxia: Common in ARDS as gas exchange is impaired.
• Pulmonary Hypertension: Can develop due to lung damage in ARDS.
• Increased compliance: In ARDS, lung compliance decreases (lungs become stiff), so increased compliance is not associated.

Answer:

Increased compliance